Liverpool moved to within four points of Manchester United after beating Fulham 1-0 on Wednesday evening.
Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of the game, converting a penalty kick during the first half after Darwin Nunez was fouled inside the penalty are by Issa Diop.
The Reds have now won five consecutive matches and have kept alive their faint hopes of securing Champions League qualification. Jurgen Klopp's side will on Thursday require a favour from Brighton, who host United at the Amex Stadium.
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Erik ten Hag's then travel to the capital on Sunday afternoon to take on West Ham United, with David Moyes' side still fighting to avoid relegation.
Third-placed Newcastle United lead Liverpool by six points as things stand and Eddie Howe's side have a game in hand on the Reds, ensuring the Toon Army are in pole position to claim a top-four finish.
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